Sit. Stay.
The Velvet Hippo is a neighborhood bar for everybody. You’ll find us on Orange Street in historic downtown Durham, North Carolina. We’re here 7 days a week serving fun and fanciful signature cocktails, local beers, creative mocktails and slushes, and light bites in a welcoming space complete with rooftop views of downtown.
Come enjoy a vacation vibe in a cozy space that feels like the bar from CHEERS and looks like a tropical getaway.
GREAT NEWS, Y’ALL! The elevator is back up and running smoothly. It’s fully renovated, inspected, and certified for your enjoyment.
Our Hours
Monday-Thursday: 4pm - midnight
Friday: 4pm - 2am
Saturday: 12pm - 2am
Sunday: 12pm - midnight
Kitchen open ‘til 10pm Sun-Weds, 12am Thurs-Sat!
Yappy Hours:
We’re happy to welcome well-behaved pups to our roofdeck on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-6pm! Because we can’t have pets inside, please bring dogs up via their VIP stairs two doors down to the left of our main entry.
Best Cocktails | Best Mocktails
Best Late Night | Best Date Night
Best Mixologist | Best Neighborhood Bar
Best NA Drinks | Best New Business
Best Cocktails | Best Neighborhood Bar
Best NA Drinks | Best Drag Event (bingo)
